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Art Education

Inspire, educate, and lead through art.

Art Education at the University of Florida is where creativity meets purpose. We prepare art educators to bring exceptional pedagogy to K-12 classrooms. Whether you’re pursuing your first teaching credential or advancing your professional practice, our programs offer pathways to meaningful careers helping young people experience the transformative power of art. 

Through undergraduate certificates, a residential Master of Arts (MA), or a nationally recognized online MA, you’ll find flexible options to prepare for a future as a creative educator and leader. 

Master of Arts

A rigorous, on-campus program for future art educators looking to lead, create, and inspire through teaching.
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Master of Arts (Online)

A fully online program blending creative practice and art education to prepare innovative, forward-thinking artist-educators.
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Information about the Undergraduate Certificate in Art Education and all other certificates and minors can be found on the Minors and Certificates page.

Art Education Faculty, Staff and Advisors

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Katie Bruno

Assistant In Advising
  • School of Art + Art History
kaitlynbruno@ufl.edu
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Patrick A Grigsby

Lecturer
  • School of Art + Art History
pgrigsby@arts.ufl.edu
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Phillip J. Herr-Klepacki

Associate In Advising for Distance Education
  • Dean’s Office
pklepacki@arts.ufl.edu
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Dana Lynn Myers

Senior Associate in Advising
  • School of Art + Art History
dmyers@arts.ufl.edu
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Heidi C. Powell

Program Director and Associate Professor
  • School of Art + Art History
hpowell@arts.ufl.edu
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Laura Robertson

Senior Associate in Graduate Studies
  • Dean’s Office
laurar@ufl.edu

Summer Studio Classes

Discover online and on-campus summer studio courses for MA Online students that spark creativity, experimentation and fresh approaches to teaching art.
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Sep 3, 2020

First-year art teacher tackles challenges of 2020

Feb 26, 2020

First-generation college student creates community-based art in Guatemala

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